Maryland
Maryland gets $22.9 million grant for offshore wind training
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland is getting practically $23 million in federal cash for a brand new coaching program for the offshore wind business, the U.S. Commerce Division introduced Wednesday.
The Maryland Works for Wind mission will companion main employers and 7 native unions to construct a coaching mannequin that meets the wants of employers and native communities.
Gov. Larry Hogan joined federal officers at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the $22.9 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Problem grant to the state’s labor division.
Maryland’s mission is one among 32 chosen nationwide out of greater than 500 candidates.
“This funding will be certain that Maryland employers and jobseekers stand prepared to fulfill the calls for of the flourishing offshore wind business, which is anticipated to create greater than 10,000 jobs within the State of Maryland and yield an financial affect of practically $3 billion over the following 20 years within the Baltimore space and Central Maryland alone,” Hogan mentioned.